*AUDITIONS – *The Cassidy Theatre *BIG The Musical* Book by John Weidman, Music by David Shire, Lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr. Based on the Twentieth Century Fox film Big, written by Gary Ross and Anne Spielberg * Audition Dates:* *Sunday, May 15th 7:00pm- 9:30 pm* *Monday, May 16th 7:00pm- 9:30 pm* *Callbacks - Wednesday, May 18th 7:00pm- 9:30 pm* *OPEN CALL- No Appointment necessary* Non-Equity performers / All Roles Available *Location**: *The Cassidy Theatre, 6200 Pearl Road, Parma Hts., OH 44130 (In the Greenbrier Commons, behind the Police Station) *Please prepare the following:* *Please prepare 16-32 bars of a song in the style of the show, bring sheet music (accompanist will be provided). *Bring a headshot and resume if available *Please bring movement clothes **Callbacks are by invitation ONLY* - Singing and Reading from the script to take place at callbacks. *If you wish to audition but are not able to make it to the above dates, please contact the box office by phone at 440-842-4600 to see if alternate arrangements are possible. *Please bring a list of conflict dates you may have during the rehearsal period. *Show Information:* Director/ Vocal Director: Mike Caraffi Assistant Musical Director: Heidi Herczeg Choreographer: Melanie Liebold *Performance dates: * August 12th – 28th, 2016. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM and Sundays at 3:00 PM *Rehearsal Information:* Rehearsals will tentatively begin the week of June 6, 2016 Rehearsals dates and times are to be determined. *Synopsis:* Based on the classic 1987 motion picture, *Big, The Musical* follows Josh who is sick of being an awkward kid. He makes a wish to become "big", and to his shock, his wish is granted. Josh is forced to do "adult" things like get a job and a girlfriend. In the end he discovers there's much more to being an adult than he's bargained for. He learns we must all grow up at our own pace, in our own time. *PRINCIPLE CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS AND VOCAL RANGES**: * *Josh Baskin: *The story’s protagonist. He has the mind, spirit and innocence of a 13 year old trapped in the body of a 30 year old. Age 25-35. Vocal Range: Tenor (Bb2 – B4) *Susan Lawrence: *The attractive, business oriented Vice President of Marketing at MacMillan Toy Company. Possesses a secret giddy, school girl innocence about her. She eventually falls for Josh. Age 30-40. Vocal Range: Mezzo Soprano (G3 – F5) *Mrs. Baskin: *Josh’s frustrated, protective and loving mother who is struggling with parenting a pre-teen. Age 35-45. Vocal Range: Mezzo Soprano (G3 – F#5) *Billy Kopecki: *Josh’s best and most supportive friend. He is optimistic, inventive and encouraging. Age 11-13. Vocal Range: Countertenor/Changing Treble Voice (F#3 – F5) *Young Josh Baskin: *Obscure, seventh grade pre-teen who is frustrated by his parents and his age. Age 11-13. Vocal Range: Countertenor/Treble (F3 – G5) *George MacMillan: *The owner of MacMillan Toy Company who is fighting to save his company. Distinguished, playful and a bit spry. Age 60-70. Vocal Range: Baritone (C3 – G4) *Paul Seymour: *The Vice President for Product Development at MacMillan Toy Company vying for Susan’s affection. Handsome, aggressive, self-absorbed. Age 30-40. Vocal Range: Baritone/Bass (Ab3 – Eb4) *Ensemble: *Adults, Children, Sales People, Junior Executives. Ages 10 and up welcome. *If you have any questions, or concerns please contact the Cassidy Theatre Box Office at #440-842-4600. The Cassidy Theatre Box Office is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays 9:30- 3:30.* *The Cassidy Theatre is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. *